Background
Swanson, William Russell was born on October 30, 1952 in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank Russell and Helen Emily (Guenther) Swanson.
Swanson, William Russell was born on October 30, 1952 in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank Russell and Helen Emily (Guenther) Swanson.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Illinois State University, 1974. Master of Science in Physical Education, Illinois State University, 1980. Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Illinois State University, 1989.
Accountant, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company, Galesburg, 1974-1975; assistant director physical education, Metairie (Louisiana) Young Men’s Christian Association, 1980-1981; director physical education, Bloomington (Illinois)-Normal Young Men’s Christian Association, 1981-1985; assistant professor physical education, South Carolina. State University, Orangeburg, since 1988.
Volunteer American Lung Association, Orangeburg, since 1989, American Legion, Orangeburg, since 1990, March of Dimes, Columbia, South Carolina, since 1992. Active Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Member Alliance for Health, North America Society for Sociology Sport, North America Society Sport History, South Carolina Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (vice president recreation since 1990), Philosophic Society for Study of Sport.
Married Eileen Emily Chandler, November 12, 1977. Children: Sara Emily, Stefanie Kate.